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Treasure Chest Foundation’s First Ever Virtual Fundraiser

Treasure Chest Foundation's 25th Anniversary Virtual Fundraiser

25th Anniversary Fundraiser
25th Anniversary Fundraiser (Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation)

WHAT: Stay in the comfort of your own home and support the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation’s First-Ever 25th Anniversary virtual fundraiser. Due to the global pandemic, the Treasure Chest Foundation has been forced to “pivot” and thus we are excited to announce our first-ever virtual fundraiser, celebrating 25 years of providing smiles to kids fighting cancer. The Treasure Chest Foundation is an Orland Park-based, non-profit organization that provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card in 62 hospitals nationwide.

WHO: All are welcome. Stay at home and enjoy a virtual fundraiser. Bid on an array of auction prizes and hear stories from families who benefitted from the Foundation’s services.

WHEN: Thursday, September 30th from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. CDT

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WHERE: To register, bid on items, or donate today, please visit: www.treasurechest.org and click on the links.

WHY: Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been working hard to ensure that our toy and gift card donations continue to reach children and teens battling cancer. Funds raised from this groundbreaking event will enable us to continue providing toys and gift cards to young cancer patients in 62 Children’s Cancer Treatment Centers in 20 states throughout the nation, supporting more than 14,600 brave youngsters each month. With your valuable help, we will continue to serve our clients to the best of our abilities through this pandemic and beyond.

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CONTACT: If you would like further information about the Treasure Chest Foundation, please contact Colleen Kisel at 708-687-TOYS (8697)

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